One of the things that binds most college instructors together is our love of learning. We love the opportunity to learn new things, to stretch our brains, and look for interesting new connections. If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for learning about a new subject while exploring teaching from new perspectives.
As part of our Scholarly Teaching Week that runs October 6-10, we are hosting four “Take-a-Class” events that allow you to experience a lesson with an outstanding IU colleague, and then debrief afterwards about the instructional approaches you just witnessed. You get to have fun just learning about a new subject, and then swap roles and talk about the teaching involved. For me, that lights up all the nerd centers in my brain.
Here is what we have in store for you:
Monday, October 6: Allen Davis (Spanish & Portuguese)
Join Allen for an introductory Spanish lesson showing the Communicative Method in action. Don’t speak Spanish (yet)? That is okay, since now is your chance to learn a bit while you experience this language pedagogy. ¡Nos vemos en clase!
- October 6, 11:10-12:25, Biology Building (JH) A106
- Learn more and register
Tuesday, October 7: Kim Arnold (Chemistry)
Join Kim to hear a lecture introducing stoichiometry—because you can’t make a s’more without chocolate! Discover her strategies for engaging students in large lecture settings through relatable analogies and interactive problem-solving. No science background needed!
- October 7, 2:20-3:35, Biology Building (JH) 009
- Learn more and register
Wednesday, October 8: Cody Kirkpatrick (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
Learn about precipitation and clouds while experiencing how to use common classroom assessment techniques to promote learning. If you follow Cody’s weather alerts on Bluesky, now is your chance to learn about weather (and teaching) from him in class.
- October 8, 2:20-3:35, Swain Hall East 140
- Learn more and register
Thursday, October 9: Ann Bunger (Linguistics)
Join Ann to learn about language and its role in signalling group identity. You will participate with a small group in the construction of your own language and learn ways to structure small group active learning.
- October 9, 11:10-12:25, Swain Hall East 240
- Learn more and register
Bring your curiosity and your love of learning… and be ready to take away some valuable teaching approaches.
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